Childcare Legal Assistant

Job Role 

To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Family department, working primarily on childcare matters. The role supports the effective management of cases and the delivery of a professional, efficient and compassionate service to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the allocated Lawyer, including audio typing using digital dictation

• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and court-related paperwork as required

• Manage diaries, appointments and key dates, including court deadlines

• Liaise with clients by telephone and in person in a professional and sensitive manner

• Communicate with courts, counsel, barristers’ chambers and other solicitors

• Prepare, submit and maintain Legal Aid documentation and related records

• Collate, prepare and manage court bundles

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date paper and electronic case files

• Undertake general administrative and clerical duties within the Family department

• Comply with all office procedures, confidentiality requirements and data protection obligations

What We Offer

• Supportive and close-knit working environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service (to include additional holiday over Christmas/New Year & a day off on your birthday )

• Pension scheme

• Free onsite parking

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to our Practice Manager, Naomi O’Halloran – naomi.ohalloran@penmanssolicitors.co.uk